What went wrong: The Angels were 11th in the league in runs, mostly because they were 11th in on-base percentage. The production at most positions was well below what they’d hoped. Although they improved in September with the additions of LF Justin Upton and 2B Brandon Phillips at two of their biggest holes, too many other players — CF Mike Trout, most notably — slumped in the final month and it was too late. The pitching staff also suffered another year of debilitating injuries, with RHP Garrett Richards, LHP Tyler Skaggs, RHP Matt Shoemaker, RHP Alex Meyer and RHP JC Ramirez also suffering serious injuries during the season.

What went right: A bullpen of unknowns came together and helped the Angels to solid production, specifically with out-of-nowhere performances from non-roster invitees RHP Yusmeiro Petit, RHP Bud Norris and RHP Blake Parker. RHP Parker Bridwell also emerged as a starter who could be a part of the long-term plan. SS Andrelton Simmons had his best offensive year and provided his normally stellar defense. Trout, despite missing a quarter of the season, posted a standard brilliant season, overall.

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